Egypt Shore Excursions
Private, perfectly-timed tours from Egypt's four cruise gateways — Safaga, Sokhna, Port Said and Alexandria — straight to the Pyramids, Luxor and beyond, and back to your ship on time.
Shore excursions for cruises stopping in Egypt
When your cruise drops anchor on Egypt's coast, the clock starts — and a well-planned shore excursion is the difference between glimpsing the country and truly seeing it. Travel Joy runs private, English-guided day trips from all four of Egypt's cruise gateways: Safaga and Sokhna on the Red Sea, and Port Said and Alexandria on the Mediterranean.
Every itinerary is timed around your ship's arrival and all-aboard, with private air-conditioned transport, skip-the-line entry where available, and a licensed Egyptologist who knows exactly how to make a port day count. Choose your port below to see the tours that fit your stopover.
Recommended Egypt shore excursions
Hand-picked excursions from across the four ports — every tour is private and timed to your ship.
Travel Joy Egypt offers an insightful two-day shore excursion exploring iconic sites in Cairo and Luxor. Guests will marvel at Giza’s pyramids and Sph...
This two day tour from Travel Joy Egypt allows tourists to explore the ancient cities of Cairo and Alexandria. Visitors will see the famous pyramids a...
Gentle guests of Travel Joy Egypt can delight in illuminating discoveries both ancient and modern through this thoughtfully crafted two-day private sh...
Discover Cairo’s ancient treasures over two days on this trip from Port Said. On the first day, explore the Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and step pyramids...
Travel Joy Egypt offers guests a comprehensive two-day private shore excursion from Safaga Port exploring the wonders of historic Luxor. Guests will v...
Expert representatives welcome passengers disembarking in Alexandria to explore famous sites of Cairo over two days, including the iconic Giza Plateau...
Which Egypt cruise port reaches what?
A quick comparison of Egypt's four cruise ports, the main destination each one reaches, and how long the transfer takes each way.
| Cruise port | Sea | Main destination | Drive (each way) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safaga Port | Red Sea | Luxor | about 3 hours each way across the Eastern Desert | Full-day Luxor excursions; overnight calls add Cairo & the Pyramids |
| Sokhna Port | Red Sea | Cairo & Giza | about 2 to 2.5 hours each way via the Cairo–Suez highway | The closest Red Sea port to Cairo — perfect for a single day at the Pyramids |
| Port Said | Mediterranean | Cairo | about 2.5 to 3 hours each way to Cairo | Full-day Cairo, or an overnight call combining Cairo and Alexandria |
| Alexandria Port | Mediterranean | Alexandria & Cairo | Alexandria sights are minutes from the pier; Cairo & Giza are about 3 hours each way | Explore Greco-Roman Alexandria on the spot, or make a full-day run to the Pyramids |
Prefer a full Egypt journey?
If your trip extends beyond the cruise, explore our private multi-day Egypt tour packages.
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Embark on an unforgettable journey designed exclusively for newlyweds, blending ancient wonders with serene luxury. This bespoke honeymoon package fro...
Embark on an unparalleled journey through Egypt's ancient wonders with Travel Joy Egypt's 'Imperial Splendor' tour. This bespoke 10-day luxury experie...
Embark on an unparalleled journey through the heart of ancient Egypt, meticulously crafted for the discerning traveler. This 'Luxury Private' expediti...
Egypt shore excursion FAQs
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Top attractions in Egypt
- 1Elephantine Island
- 2Giza Solar Boat Museum
- 3The Grand Egyptian Museum
- 4Ras Mohammed National Park
- 5Valley of the Kings
- 6Shali Fortress
- 7Dolphin House
- 8Salah El Din Citadel
- 9El Dahar
- 10Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- 11Hurghada Marina
- 12Panoramic Viewpoint
- 13Ras Abu Galum Protectorate
- 14Fatnas Island
- 15St. Catherine's Monastery
- 16Dahab Beach
- 17The Old Egyptian Museum
- 18Great Sphinx of Giza
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